Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tenellum
ID:
1136385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 584 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135723



Common Names

  • Fragile Lithophragma
  • Fragile Saxifrage
  • Fragile Lithophragma


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Description

Lithophragma tenellum (also called slender lithophragma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has white flowers and is characterized by its rosette of basal leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Lithophragma tenellum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and is often used in floral arrangements and bouquets. The plant is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a hedge or border.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithophragma tenellum has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithophragma tenellum is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 15 cm. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Lithophragma tenellum

Lithophragma tenellum is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

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